the Lamborghini Aventador. One of the greatest supercars from The Raging Bull and a supercar that even in 2022 still looks like it came from the future. Powered by a mighty V12 engine that propels the car from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds, the Aventador may weigh 4,630 pounds, but it’s certainly not handicapped by that weight. In addition, it has also become a little sidekick in hundreds of music videos by artists such as Drake, Nicki Minaj and Rick Ross. Perhaps it’s the scissor doors that add so much appeal.
Here at HotCars we were lucky enough to get a closer look at this Pino Verde 2014 Aventador for our latest Car Stories and we have to thank Dream Rentals for making this possible. This $320,000 supercar is a marvel, and its protective coat of paint means that unlike many others, this particular supercar has raced in the real world. Let’s take a closer look at this absolutely insane supercar that’s still catching your attention in 2022.
The body and the aerodynamics
The fighter jet-inspired body certainly set the world on fire when it was unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Back then, the idea of a carbon fiber monocoque chassis was just that, an idea. Until the Aventador came out. Considering how heavy the car is, carbon fiber was certainly required to keep that weight down. But maybe the Aventador really shines in the aerodynamics department. It’s an incredible thing to look at, but if you look at it from the front, it might remind you a bit of a Halloween pumpkin that’s been carved out.
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The ventilation slots below the engine also remind us of Batman from The Dark Knight. Perhaps it’s quite fitting that Bruce Wayne actually drove a Lamborghini in this film. Located under the Aventador’s headlights are the S-ducts, and they’re a marvel, drawing air through the floor of the car and eventually out the top of the hood to aid downforce. And those S channels certainly look crazy. And if you like it crazy, you’ll love the four exhaust pipes, combined at the rear into a super pipe in a hexagonal housing. In fact, this hexagonal theme appears to be in many parts of this car, including the wing mirrors.
Even crazier in the Aventador
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The theme of craziness is evident throughout this car. From the huge wheels to the F1-inspired bumper shock absorbers and the ridiculous carbon-ceramic brakes that, let’s be honest, are extra-large pizza-sized. And if you’re going to take this car anywhere there isn’t a racetrack, you might need to raise the suspension. With a ride height of 125mm, you probably can’t get over much more than a magazine or a piece of paper. And as you’d expect from the Aventador, it’s quite aeronautical and fighter-jet inspired on the inside when it comes to switches and levers.
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We have the switches for the light under the steering wheel, the switches on the center console for the power windows and the lift to raise the suspension, ESC and the parking sensors. Everyone looks like they belong on a fighter jet. There’s Audi influence across the board too, as the German marque owns the company, meaning the electronics have been significantly upgraded prior to the late 1990s. These switches and knobs are all easily accessible and clearly labeled. Those seats are a mix of Alcantara and leather, and in general the interior is a pretty cool place. But the best thing about the car is what’s under the hood. Or the trunk, since it is equipped with a rear engine.
The Lamborghini engine
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This 700 hp V12 engine is the first of the new V12 generation to come out of the Lamborghini workshop in 50 years. It helps elevate the Aventador above the Ferrari 458, and best of all, the engine is fully visible from its rear cover, allowing you to witness the mighty magic of Lamborghini. Technically, this Aventador is an LP 700-4, which means that this car has all-wheel drive. All torque is well distributed to all four wheels and all power is sent through a single-clutch automated manual transmission.
A Spanish fighting bull and our final thoughts
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Like most Lamborghini, the Aventador is named after a Spanish fighting bull, the Aventador bull, that actually fought in Zaragoza, Aragon in 1993. However, if we were to summarize this car, what would we say? Well, you can’t exactly take a bad picture of this car. Hence its tremendous appeal in music videos. Perhaps it’s those scissor doors that make us all pose next to this glorious car. There’s just something about this car, even with all the other cars Lamborghini has built since its inception, that screams out as one of the best supercars that most of us can never afford.
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Henry Kelsal
(Articles published in 1938)
From JDM cars to classic jets. Has been working for HotCars since autumn 2018. Writes features, news, and list articles.
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